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A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland
Contains detailed topographical accounts of places, parishes and counties in Scotland. Originally published in two volumes, here given together.
A Topographical Dictionary of Wales
Fourth edition, originally published in two volumes. Contains detailed topographical accounts of places, parishes and counties in Wales, arranged alphabetically.